Master of Health Sciences – Maternal and Child Health

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Master of Health Sciences – Maternal and Child Health?

• Grant acquisition and management
• Health sciences literature as it relates to maternal and child health
• Politics and health policy
• Violence and trafficking prevention

In this program, you’ll take courses in advocacy, leadership, and legal issues so you can become better equipped to influence health outcomes and stand up for those in need – particularly mothers and children. Other topics of study include health research literacy and population health ethics. The program places a strong emphasis on research, allowing you to deepen your knowledge and prepare to address real-world health challenges.

Potential Careers for M.H.S. in Maternal and Child Health Graduates

• Community health program manager
• Global maternal and child health program assistant
• Health educator
• Health promotion specialist
• Health services administrator
• Maternal and child health policy analyst
• Maternal and child health program coordinator
• Maternal and child health researcher

Benefits of Pursuing Your Master of Health Sciences – Maternal and Child Health Degree with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
• Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
• This program includes elective courses, which give you an opportunity to diversify your skill set and tailor your degree to fit your unique goals.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

• Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)